Description
Savor the light, airy bliss of homemade profiteroles. These delightful pastries feature a crispy shell filled with rich whipped cream and drizzled with luscious chocolate sauce. Perfect for any occasion, they’re sure to impress your guests or elevate your everyday dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Add flour and stir until dough forms.
- Remove from heat; let cool slightly. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Scoop small dollops onto lined baking sheets. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 10 minutes.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Slice cooled profiteroles open and fill with whipped cream. Drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 profiterole (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg